High School
High school provides training which prepares students to continue their studies or begin work. Schooling includes a range of subject areas, and may include vocational courses. Upon completing High School students achieve a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, this qualification is referred to by different titles in different Australian States and Territories.
Vocational Education and Training Sector
There are many training options in the Australian vocational education and training (VET) sector. VET courses equip students with skills that meet national industry standards. This means that employers have specified they are important in particular industries. VET qualifications also prepare students for further study.
Vocational education and training colleges may provide the following qualifications:
- Vocational Graduate Diploma
- Vocational Graduate Certificate
- Advanced Diploma
- Diploma
- Certificate IV
- Certificate III
- Certificate II
- Certificate I
Higher Education Sector
Universities and colleges in the higher education sector provide degree programs in a wide range of disciplines. Bachelor degrees are the most common type of degree in Australia. Associate degrees offer professionals the opportunity to develop their skills through a shorter degree.
Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates provide an opportunity for further study following the completion of an undergraduate degree.
Masters and Doctoral degrees provide specialised professional development and research training.
Universities and colleges in the higher education sector may provide the following qualifications:
- Doctoral Degree (PhD)
- Masters Degree
- Graduate Diploma
- Graduate Certificate
- Bachelor Degree
- Associate Degree
- Advanced Diploma
- Diploma